Monthly Archives: September 2024

Meet Love, Cashew, Athena, and Aurora.

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9/29/24 – Meet Love, Cashew, Athena, and Aurora. Three of the kittens were born from a feral mom taken in my a friend of 4paws 1 heart, Melissa. Then Melissa noticed a facebook post about a kitten who was rescued and being bottle fed by a kind couple. The couple could no longer care for the kitten.

Melissa was concerned about the number of people ‘interested’ in the kitten and decided to take in the kitten along with the other 3. They all contracted upper respiratory infections; we took care of that at our veterinary partner, Groesbeck Animal Hospital.

Once they all recovered, they were tested, vaccinated, and neutered/spayed at Rescue Veterinary Services. A huge thanks to our donors who make our work possible. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Gizmo and Baby Girl

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9/28/24 – Gizmo (son) and Baby Girl (mom) were being fed by a kind woman who is on a fixed income and who started feeding them as strays when her husband passed away this past summer.

Baby Girl had actually had two kittens but one passed away and her remaining kitten has an upper respiratory infection. That is when the rescuer brought both into her home. We authorized Gizmo to be seen at one of our partner vets and he was treated.

Baby Girl will be tested for FIV/FeLV and both will be vaccinated and spayed/neutered when Gizmo has recovered from his infection. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Meet Gabbard and Please Keep Her in Your Prayers

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9/25/24 – This morning our friends at Orion Animal Hospital (OAH) contacted us about a kitten that was brought into them the first thing this morning. She was found by the side of a road after a day and night of heavy rain. She is very lethargic and emaciated.

The very kind rescuer said she would give the kitten a furever home if she could be saved but she only had limited funds to help with the medical. OAH asked if we could help fund this precious kitten and attempt to save her life.

The kitten is currently at Orion Animal Hospital receiving the care she needs. We will keep everyone posted once we have more answers.

Meet Gabbard and please keep her in your prayers. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Lucky was Rescued When Seen on the Shoulder of I94

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9/24/24 – Lucky was rescued when seen on the shoulder of I94. The poor baby was frightened and actually bit his rescuer (she was seen by a doctor and treated) but once Christal took Lucky home with her he calmed down and loved the attention. Christal took him to All About Animals to be vaccinated in that she has other pets but they could only give him age (9-10 weeks) appropriate vaccines.

But, the doctor did suspect that Lucky’s leg was broken and was advised to see a full-service veterinary clinic. That is when we were contacted. We authorized Lucky’s visit at Patterson Veterinary Hospital where the doctor confirmed the broken leg but also said that the leg had already healed but not properly. And, Lucky is actually only about 5 weeks old.

At this time, we will be waiting until Lucky is a little older to have a follow up appointment for his leg and at that time he will be vaccinated and neutered. We are praying that Lucky will not need to have his leg amputated but will be able to live and get around with a poorly-healed leg versus a ‘missing one’.

There’s a strong possibility that Christal’s retired mom will adopt Lucky so he will have lots of love and care. Christal will keep me updated. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Leo, Casper, and Ashes Rescued From Mobile Park

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9/24/24 – Leo (orange), Casper (brown/white), and Ashes (brown) were found in the middle of the street in a mobile home park. Unfortunately, the mom could not be found; the rescuer estimates they are about 5 weeks old.

The rescuer was able to get help for a slight upper respiratory infection and fleas but the person needed help for the spay/neuter and vaccines when the time comes.

Wisely, the rescuer, Kailee, knew that it was better to plan ahead because appointments can be far out. But before we could authorize the appointment, poor little Ashes passed away.

So, prayers for the two boys that they will make it and and go on to live a long, loved life. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Update on Diego’s Story

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9/23/24 – On 9/11//24 we told Diego’s story and today I want to share the happy update:

“Hi Diana! I just wanted to thank you again for helping me with Diego. I sincerely appreciate all that you guys do. Diego is doing well and it looks like he has a forever home with a family that has experience with another heart worm dog that they adopted. He is still not himself yet after receiving his injections but I look forward to him bouncing back.

Sincerely, Tonya”.

Another beautiful life saved because of the love and generosity of caring people.

Thank You – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Mama Pixie and Kittens (Scholar, Spirit, and Squeaky)

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9/23/24 – This family was living under the house of a kind woman who had been trying to trap them for the past few months. She was finally able to capture the mom (Mama Pixie) and the 3 (3-4 month year old) kittens (Scholar, Spirit, and Squeaky) when a raccoon was trying to attack the mom and one of the kittens.

There is also another cat who the rescuer thinks is the dad but he has been elusive thus far. The family will be taken to All About Animals in Flint to be tested, vaccinated, and spayed complements of 4 Paws 1 Heart and our donors. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

Meet Sweet Midnight

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9/23/24 – Meet Sweet Midnight. We were contacted in late August about a kitty who once again showed up after two years of not being seen. The family had first started feeding her as a stray 3 years ago. This time, the kitty showed up with what appeared to be her third eyelid being stuck to her eye.

The family took Midnight to a veterinary clinic where the doctor recommended Midnight’s eye be removed. The family could not afford that and contacted us. We were thankful to help in that this baby would also have a furever home once she recovers from not only the eye removal but severe ear mites and what appeared to be a broken rib. Midnight’s surgery was completed this past week and here is an update from the family:

“Diana, She is already feeling much better I can tell by how much more active and loving she is being, rubbing up against everything in her path with a happy tail fluttering behind.

Thank you from Miss Midnight and a special Thank You from my family, we love all the strays that show up here in need as if they were our own and give them lots of Love & comfort & as much care as we can until they find their furever home Thank you for helping Midnight along her way!” Without the support of our supporters, animal and human lives would not be changed. Thank you-diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/

A Happy Update from our Friend Courtney

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9/19/24 – A happy update from our friend, Courtney, from Orion Animal Hospital. – diana https://4paws1heart.org/donations/ It Takes a Village to Make a Difference!

Princess Hanson Update: Congratulations to Princess Hanson and her new Family. When I posted Princess, I was immediately contacted by a friend that had just lost her cat. They were on Facebook and Princess Hanson popped up. They new she was the one to help their hearts heal Through her surgery, they were checking on her daily to make sure her recovery was going well I am overjoyed for Princess H and her people! I want to thank everyone that donated towards her care, surgery and recovery. Thanks to you, we saved another life ! Thank you too 4 Paws 1 Heart for always supporting me and my animal rescues